Heavy Seas Alpha Effect Hazy IPA American IPA at 7% ABV | 75 IBU (US$2.59 at Knightly Spirits Orange Blossom Trail, 355 ml, best before 21-Jul-2017, acquired 15-May-2017, reviewed 20-May-2017)
Appearance: hazy deep gold with a massive fluffy off-white head diminishing rapidly to a persistent one finger cap that retains well, moderate chunky lacing. (4/5) Aroma: citrus, pine, pale and caramel malt, floral, slightly dank. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry lingering bitter finish. (4/5)
Not quite what I was expecting – I was hoping for an NE-style IPA, which this isn’t. But, it’s pretty danged good, with lots of lingering bitterness. The lingering bitterness was also something I was hoping for based upon the name: I presumed the “Alpha” referred to hop alpha acids, which it apparently did given the levels of haze. Recommended if you’re a hophead like me. (16/20)
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